Did you know that your gallbladder plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and longevity? In today’s bonus episode, I dive deep into the importance of TUDCA, a bile acid that supports not only gallbladder and liver function but also has far-reaching effects on digestion, fat-soluble vitamin absorption, gut health, and even brain function.

Taking care of your gallbladder and liver is essential for optimal health. I share my personal experience with gallstones and how incorporating TUDCA into my supplement regimen has made a significant difference in my well-being, including improved sleep quality and reduced inflammation.

To learn more about the benefits of TUDCA, the crucial role of the gallbladder, and how to incorporate this supplement into your routine, be sure to tune in.

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What I discuss:

03:03 The Importance of TUDCA for Bile Flow and Digestion

07:50 Supporting Liver Health and Mitochondria with Tudka

10:44 TUDCA’s Potential Benefits for Brain Health and Neurodegenerative Diseases

14:02 Personal Experience with TUDCA and Gallbladder Issues

25:01 The Importance of Sourcing High-Quality Supplements

Key Takeaways:

• TUDCA is a bile acid that improves bile flow, digestion of fats, and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

• It supports liver health, helps with the breakdown of cellular waste in mitochondria, and has beneficial effects on the microbiome.

• TUDCA may have potential benefits for brain health and neurodegenerative diseases.

• It can help with gallbladder issues, food tolerance, and lower liver enzymes.

• Combining TUDCA with other supplements, such as liver support and oxbile, can provide comprehensive liver and gallbladder support.

• It is important to source high-quality supplements from reputable companies.

Could the health of your skin be one of the best predictors of chronic disease risk and mortality?

In today’s episode of The Longevity Podcast, Kiran Krishnan and I discuss how aging and dysfunction of skin, driven by changes in the skin microbiome, may actually precede and contribute to unhealthiness in the body, rather than simply reflecting it. Maintaining your skin's barrier function by supporting a balanced, diverse skin microbiome could be a crucial factor for health and longevity.

Our conversation delves into the science of the skin microbiome, how modern products and lifestyles impact it, and practical strategies to keep your skin's ecosystem thriving. Don't miss this episode, which may forever change how you think about skincare and healthy aging.

Kiran Krishnan is the chief microbiologist at Just Thrive with 20 years of experience in the dietary supplement and nutrition market. He comes from a strict research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa.

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What We Discuss:

03:05 GLP-1 Agonists and Gut Microbiome

19:27 The Barrier Function of the Skin and Aging

24:01 The Acid Mantle and pH of the Skin

28:12 The Role of Ceramides in Skin Health

39:07 Reinforcing and Supporting the Skin Microbiome

41:03 Quorum Sensing and Biome Balancing Serum

43:23 Application of Biome Balancing Serum

46:28 Improving Skin Health and Appearance

49:50 Maintaining Skin Health in a Toxic Environment

50:14 Ideal pH for Skincare Products

Key Takeaways

• The skin plays a crucial role in longevity and health span, acting as a dynamic barrier and protecting against toxins and pathogens.

• Maintaining the pH of the skin and the ceramide layer is essential for skin health and preventing age-related skin issues.

• Phytoceramides, obtained from plants, can help support the health of the skin and may be beneficial in skincare products. The majority of skin care products are not good for the skin microbiome, but it is not feasible to eliminate their use completely.

Do you get enough sunlight? Most of us don't get adequate exposure to the sun's beneficial rays.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Gerardo Gutierrez (Guti), the creator of an innovative UV light device that mimics the healing properties of natural sunlight by delivering red, infrared, and UVB light frequencies in a specially formulated sequence. Guti shares insights from his research into how these different light bands impact our biology and overall well-being. Strategic sunlight exposure provides a wide range of health benefits - from boosting vitamin D, serotonin, and testosterone levels to improving conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Overall, this conversation provides a nuanced understanding of light and its impact on our health. We discuss the benefits of light therapy and the MitoLux device.

A few years ago, Guti went through depression, low vitamin D levels, and other health issues. Instead of staying on medication long-term, he discovered the therapeutic benefits of sunlight exposure. Taking daily sunbaths allowed him to get off antidepressants and testosterone replacement therapy within just 3 months. Now Guti is on a mission to educate others about getting their "daily dose of sunshine" through strategic light exposure, whether from the sun itself or his therapeutic UV light invention.

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What We Discuss:

03:04 Different Types of Light and Their Effects

09:59 Strategic Sun Exposure and the Role of UVA and UVB

14:56 The Benefits of Infrared Light and UV Exposure

29:08 The Importance of Getting the Full Spectrum of Sunlight

31:52 The Benefits of Vitamin D and Sunlight Exposure

40:03 Sunlight and Testosterone Production

46:05 The Power of Red Light Therapy

50:32 Harnessing the Power of UVB Light

59:14 The Impact of Light Therapy on Autoimmune and Skin Conditions

01:03:29 The Contradictory Research on Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer

01:08:01 Choosing Non-Toxic Sunscreen for Sun Protection

Key Takeaways:

• Strategic sun exposure, particularly in the morning and evening, can provide numerous health benefits.

• Infrared light has protective effects and can neutralize free radicals created by UV exposure.

• UVA rays are linked to skin aging and certain types of cancer, while UVB rays can cause sunburn but also trigger the production of vitamin D and serotonin.

• The MitoLux device emits UVB light and is designed to provide the optimal dose for health benefits.